An Older Client Admitted with Chest Pain Is Prescribed Restoril

question 20

Multiple Choice

An older client admitted with chest pain is prescribed Restoril 15 mg at bedtime. The usual dosage given to adults is 30 mg. What intervention would the nurse use for this client?

• A) Administer the drug as ordered.
• B) Monitor the client's renal function.
• C) Ask the physician to change the dosage to 30 mg.
• D) Give the drug and contact the doctor for a second dose if the client does not fall asleep.

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